About DUNCAN

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San Francisco, CA, United States
He began as a Corporate Event Planner until his tenure as Catering Manager for luxury San Francisco hotels, as well as the General Manager/Director of Events for the Julia Morgan Ballroom. Later became the Catering Manager for Weddings at the historic Westin St. Francis Hotel. Impressive accolades have given him credentials to recognize him as an Independent Food Editor, Restaurant Critic and a Contributing Writer for several media publications. Spanning impressive years in Wedding and Event Planning, his passion has taken him to create F. DUNCAN REYES EVENTS BY DESIGN and is renowned as the Event Industry’s most premiere Wedding and Event Planner Extraordinnaire! In January 2009, he was honored by the San Francisco Business Times as one of the Top 100 new businesses in their “Book Of Lists 2009”. Duncan is a member of the National Assoc. of Catered Events (NACE) and last April 2010 was voted “Member of the Year” 2010 and the 2013 Winner of Silicon Valley NACE's coveted Best of the Industry Award in Event Design. In January 2011, 2012 and 2013, received prestigious recognition with the WeddingWire Bride's Choice Award for Wedding Planning.

AnneMarie & Kelvin Tie the Knot!


AnneMarie and Kelvin got married last May 29, 2012.  Surrounded by an intimate group of their closest friends and families, these two lovebirds tied the knot at San Francisco City Hall's magnificient rotunda, in true Hawaiian style (an expression of their love for the Hawaiian Islands).  But this was only a teaser ... the big celebration is scheduled for next February 2, 2013 at the Olympic Club Lakeside.


Both the Bride and Groom, including all their Guests were greeted with gorgeous Meile Leis and Single-Stranded Leis handmade with double-stranded White Dendrobium Orchids and Ti Leaves and others made with White and Green Dendrobium Orchinds.  These stunning floral creations were made by the oh-so-talented Jeeryn Dang of Tanjeeryn Designs.  A sumptuous Dinner Reception followed at the Tony Bennett Room at Original Joe's in North Beach.  Limousine transportation was provided by Mannie Diaz with C and M Limousines.  And their memorable moments were all captured on film by the Photo Guru himself, Orbie Pullen of Orbie Pullen Photography.  And of course, yours truly (f. duncan reyes events by design) who helped them put this gorgeous day together - and so excited for next year's grand soiree.


So to AnneMarie and Kelvin - here's an Irish Wedding Blessing from me to you in honor of your Special Day . . . . .

May the road rise to meet you
May the wind be always at your back
May the sunshine warm upon your face
The rains fall soft upon the fields

May the light of freindship guide your paths together
May the laughter of Children grace the halls of your home
May the joy of living for one another trip a smile from your lips
A twinkle from your eye

And when Eternity beckons,
at the end of a life heaped high with love,
May the good Lord embrace you
with the arms that have nurtured you
the whole length of your joy-filled days

May the gracious God hold you both
in the palm of his hands
And today, may the Spirit of Love
find a dwelling place in your hearts.

Congratulations
Mr. & Mrs. Kelvin & AnneMarie Ruddy!

















Ally & John


•*¨*•♫♪♪♫♪♫•*¨*••*¨*•♫♪♪♫♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸
Here’s the story of a lovely Lady
Who was bringing up one very handsome Boy
He has smarts and great looks, like his Mother
A favorite of all girls

Here’s the story of a man named John
Who was busy with two kids of his own
There were three of them living all together
Yet they were all alone

‘Til the one day when the Lady met this Fellow
And they knew that it was much more than a hunch,
That this group would somehow form a Family
That’s the way they all became the Doty Bunch

The Doty Bunch … the Doty Bunch

That’s the way they became the Doty Bunch!
•*¨*•♫♪♪♫• ♪♫•*¨*••*¨*•♫♪♪♫• ♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸


Congratulations to the new Mr. and Mrs. John and Allison Doty,
and their awesome kids, Lukas, Madison & Jackson!!!

" . . . John and I are reminiscing about our Wedding,
and we have nothing but good memories.
Thank You again for being there each step of the way.
You are the Best! "
-- Allison "Ally" Soiseth-Doty

Special Thanks to my amazing team of Wedding Pro's who helped me create this FA-BU-LOUS Wedding for Ally and John.  Kudos to all of you for your creative talent and comraderie ... nothing but the best for the very best!  xoxo


Wedding Planning & Event Design - Duncan Reyes
f. duncan reyes events by design


Photography - Allen Baguilar
Bling Focus Photography


Videography - David Ethridge and William Kessler
AVR Films


Catering and Hotel Accommodations - Stephanie Daniels
The Clift Hotel San Francisco


Cake - Gabrielle Feuersinger
Cake Coquette


Entertainment (Ceremony)
Travis Andrews, Guitarist and Dustin Soiseth, Trumpeter (Brother of the Bride)


Entertainment, Ceremony Sound and Lighting - Jason Mitchell
Music Solutions Disc Jockeys


Floral Design - Amy Burke
Amy Burke Designs


Officiant - Brad Deighton (Friend of the Bride and Groom)


Printing and Stationery - Loni Silveria
Papel Lindo


Rehearsal Dinner - Chef Miles Neal
Sears Fine Food


Rentals - Mindy Roark
Classic Party Rentals








The Bride's Parents, David & Dorinda Soiseth 



The Spanish Suite 



The Dashing Groom, John, with his children
Madison & Jackson 


Our Gorgeous Bride, Ally escorted by her Father,
David Soiseth and her son, Lukas Dompeling